A quarterly specialized journal
The Message Of Folklore from Bahrain To The World

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Folk Tales in the Mediterranean Region
Issue 5

This study written by Mustapha Chadli and translated to Arabic by Mohamed Dahi deals with oral tradition in Mediterranean countries, a deep-rooted storage of...

Standardised features of intangible cultural heritage
Issue 38

Standardisation is an institutional activity carried out by specialised organisations that are recognised internationally, such as ISO, regionally, such as the...

The historical background of the Levantine folk song "Alruzana": An analysis of Sabah Fakhri's performance of the song
Issue 60

In terms of the poetic legacy of the Levant, the folk song stands out. It's a traditional tune that first surfaced in the Levant and Syria at the turn of the...

Epistemological analysis of Bahraini rural marriage contracts: Hajj Hussein bin Khamis bin Haram Al-Darkulaibi’s records
Issue 63

Historically, marriage has served as the backbone of society in those communities that upheld this belief and practice. The family, which is the result of...

The Meaning of Lullabies in Libyan Folk Culture
Issue 54

Throughout the ages, mothers have repeated simple words with great meaning, intent and content in order to help their children stay still and sleep, unlike...

Bahrain's national culture: Steady progress and enlightened thinking
Issue 55

This issue of the quarterly Folk Culture Journal is the second to be published in the Journal's fourteenth year. With steady progress and enlightened thinking,...

Lyrical Poetry of the Countryside
Issue 4

The paper attempts to highlight the lyrical poetry of the country side which has remained more comprehensive in terms of its varied topics and connection with...

Research into Moroccan carpets and manufacturing traditions and their survival in the age of globalization
Issue 28

The history of the Moroccan carpet reflects rich artistic traditions and social dimensions that mean it was once more than a craft for Moroccans. The emergence...

The games of my village and the magical time of childhood
Issue 40

The first years of an individual’s life are the most important, because they build and shape his personality. It is during this time that knowledge and...

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